12 episodes

Girls Aloud is a podcast that deals with all things women. It aims to:
Give young women an open and informal place for discussion
Provide audio entertainment for young women
Offer content created by women and entirely for women
The purpose of this podcast is to examine the personal, professional and societal issues facing women at a political and socio-economic level.
This podcast was produced with the financial support of the European Union and the Culture Fund. Contents are the sole responsibility of GirlsAloud and do not reflect the views of the European Union and the Culture Fund

Girls Aloud ZW Nkosilesisa Ncube

    • Society & Culture

Girls Aloud is a podcast that deals with all things women. It aims to:
Give young women an open and informal place for discussion
Provide audio entertainment for young women
Offer content created by women and entirely for women
The purpose of this podcast is to examine the personal, professional and societal issues facing women at a political and socio-economic level.
This podcast was produced with the financial support of the European Union and the Culture Fund. Contents are the sole responsibility of GirlsAloud and do not reflect the views of the European Union and the Culture Fund

    Girls Aloud Ep 12: Feminism (With Patience Phiri)

    Girls Aloud Ep 12: Feminism (With Patience Phiri)

    The feminist movement is one the world's greatest movements, with a history spanning decades. While at its heart, it seeks equality between men and women, it has become a misunderstood phenomenon.  We unpack the idea of feminism, what it means to be a feminist, the ultimate goal of the movement and the biggest misconceptions about feminism. 

    Our guest Patience Phiri sheds more light on Feminism. Patience "Pat" Phiri is a feminist, a creative entreprenuer, an artivist, television and events host, socialite and mother of one. She is most known for the talk show, Queening With The Empress, her time with Skyz Metro FM, The Chit Chat Talk show and most recently as the host of the Bulawayo Arts Awards. 

    • 33 min
    Girls Aloud ZW Ep 11: Christianity and the 2020 Woman (With Lorraine Maplanka-Stot)

    Girls Aloud ZW Ep 11: Christianity and the 2020 Woman (With Lorraine Maplanka-Stot)

    In 2020, how does one fully enjoy being a modern woman while staying true to their Christian faith? In this episode, we explore the difference between religion and spirituality, we talk about whether or not somebody can acknowledge their ancestors and still be a Christian. We discuss the relationship between Christianity and Feminism, Christianity and traditionalism, Christianity and the Christian community. 

    Our guest, Lorraine Maplanka-Stot is a gospel sensation with an impressive Christian music career. She considers herself a minister of the gospel in song. The multi-award winning gospel songstress is also a wife, daughter and mother whose spiritual music has made waves on radio and online platforms

    • 31 min
    Girls Aloud Ep10: LGBT Community (With Nozipho Zypho Moyo)

    Girls Aloud Ep10: LGBT Community (With Nozipho Zypho Moyo)

    For  a long time, we have denied the existence of the LGBT community in Zimbabwe. Although the progress is slow, we see more people having open and honest conversations about their sexuality. In this episode, we explore what its like to exist in the LGBT community, particularly in Zimbabwe. What are the challenged faced? What are the prospects for the community in future. Zypho unpacks.  Nozipho Moyo is an activist who has worked with Sexual Rights Centre.

    • 28 min
    Girls Aloud Ep 9: Body Positivity (With Nobukhosi Ncube)

    Girls Aloud Ep 9: Body Positivity (With Nobukhosi Ncube)

    We all have insecurities, especially as far as our bodies are concerned. Be it a tooth gap, a scar, or the most common insecurity: weight.  We discuss how one's perception of their own body affects the other aspects of their life. We talk fat shaming, skinny shaming and everything that comes with it.  Nobukhosi Zibusiso Ncube is an activist, feminist and speaker. She is a board member of The Girls Table. Among her passions, she enjoys activism for different causes and is most passionate about women and girls rights.

    • 26 min
    Girls Aloud Ep 8: Sexual Health In Tertiary Institutions (With Sithatshisiwe Gwaza)

    Girls Aloud Ep 8: Sexual Health In Tertiary Institutions (With Sithatshisiwe Gwaza)

    This week we explore how one can enjoy the full college experience without compromising your reproductive health.  We talk sexual awakenings, Sexually Transmitted Infections, unplanned pregnancies and revenge porn in tertiary institutions Sithatshisiwe Gwaza is the currently reigning Miss Lupane State University. She is a peer educator who has worked closely with SAYWHAT. She has done all this while pursuing a degree in Language and Communication as well as a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.  Stha as she is popularly known is passionate about empowering young people especially when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health.

    • 23 min
    Girls Aloud Episode 7 Co-Parenting (With Sharon Sibanda)

    Girls Aloud Episode 7 Co-Parenting (With Sharon Sibanda)

    So you have a child with this man but you are no longer together? How do you navigate your relationship now that there is a child involved? Is he teh father of your child or is he a baby daddy? Is there a difference? 

    Join in as Nozi lets Sharon unpack the phenomenon that is co-parenting, its highs, lows and how to maintain a strong parenting unit despite a failed romantic relationship. 

    Sharon  Sisa Sibanda is a 29 year old mother of one. She has been coparenting her  son with his father for a couple of years. Other than being a mum, she runs a blog, Shaz The Scribbler where she discusses dofferent issues sich as getting by as a single mother, self discovery and healing. 

    She is a former Zimbabwe Open University student and has experience in administration. 

    In this episode she talks about the journey  of coparenting. 

    • 32 min

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